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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 99229" data-attributes="member: 10784">brrit, thats a good question...When I got the camera, it came with the 55-200...&nbsp;&nbsp; After using it for a while, I decided I needed a little more reach, primarily for the wildlife pics.&nbsp;&nbsp; I researched and looked at both the 70-300 and 55-300.&nbsp; &nbsp; I think the 70 was a bit better but not enough for me and my usage to warrant the extra $$$.&nbsp;&nbsp; I ended up getting a 55-300 factory re-furb for a pretty good price.&nbsp;&nbsp; When I ordered, I had every intention of selling the 55-200 (they only get about $150 and there are tons for sale.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have kept it so far because'A.&nbsp; SmallerB.&nbsp; lighterFor traveling light it is better unless I know I need the reach.&nbsp;&nbsp; When I head out to shoot wildlife, planes in flight etc, I always take the 300.&nbsp;&nbsp; I still may sell the 200, I need to see where I gravitate to.&nbsp; I am keeping the 300 for sure, only need to decide if and how much value on the 200 vs what it will sell for.If you are planning to shoot wildlife, I would absolutely got with the 300..&nbsp;&nbsp; If not, and you want to save some bucks, there are plnty of 200's to be had.Pat in NH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 99229, member: 10784"] brrit, thats a good question... When I got the camera, it came with the 55-200... After using it for a while, I decided I needed a little more reach, primarily for the wildlife pics. I researched and looked at both the 70-300 and 55-300. I think the 70 was a bit better but not enough for me and my usage to warrant the extra $$$. I ended up getting a 55-300 factory re-furb for a pretty good price. When I ordered, I had every intention of selling the 55-200 (they only get about $150 and there are tons for sale. I have kept it so far because' A. Smaller B. lighter For traveling light it is better unless I know I need the reach. When I head out to shoot wildlife, planes in flight etc, I always take the 300. I still may sell the 200, I need to see where I gravitate to. I am keeping the 300 for sure, only need to decide if and how much value on the 200 vs what it will sell for. If you are planning to shoot wildlife, I would absolutely got with the 300.. If not, and you want to save some bucks, there are plnty of 200's to be had. Pat in NH [/QUOTE]

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